Best destinations for students or families for a memorable Spring Break getaway.
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Whether you’re a college student looking for the perfect place to take a respite from your studies or a family looking for a place that’s appealing to all ages, it’s not too late to take a last-minute break this season. Here are some superior Spring Break destinations for your consideration.
Pristine beaches, reggae and lingo like “go jam” (socialize), “bashment” (excitement/party) and “rhaatid” (wow)—it all adds up to an island paradise. If that’s what you seek in a spring break destination, Jamaica is the place. There are plenty of all-inclusive resorts to choose from, but you can find something a little different (and save a little money) by staying at a furnished apartment or guest house.
Explore limestone caves, waterfalls and mineral springs; listen to live reggae at parties in Montego Bay or Negril; visit Bob Marley’s Birthplace and Mausoleum to pay your respects to the legend, the Ocho Rios Craft Market for unique souvenirs or the decadent Devon House to step into the past. Or, simply relax on the beach and enjoy paradise.
Visit www.visitjamaica.com for travel deals.
San José and Tamarindo both offer the nightlife any spring breaker desires, but for those on a budget the best bet is Jacó for discos and dive bars galore. For surfing, the beaches of Jacó, Esterillos, Hermosa and Boca Barranca provide the best waves.
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Costa Rica is ideal for those looking for an eco-adventure. With 20 natural parks, eight biological reserves and numerous protected areas throughout the country, there are plenty of opportunities to hike, bike and do other things involving lots of sweat. Trek up to see one of the finest volcanic craters in the world in Poás Volcano National Park; enjoy zip-lining through the cloud forest in Monteverde; or go rafting and brave the rapids on the Reventazón River.
Visit www.visitcostarica.com and read our Costa Rica articles for more information.
The tried-and-true college Spring Break locale, Panama City Beach is the official mtvU spring break beach destination for 2009. So it’s got that going for it. With 27 miles of beaches along the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay in the northwest of Florida, the beach town welcomes college students every year for what has to be the prototypical spring break experience.
Enjoy live reggae at Willy’s Pier Bar; eat seafood and sandwiches on the open-air deck of the Barefoot Beach Club; sip fruity cocktails at the Tiki Bar on the beach at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort. If you need a break from the sun, head over to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium housed in a 75-foot high cruise ship run aground. Be amazed by the two-headed goat.
Check out these spring deals from our TravelMusings blog:
Spring Break Savings at Hyatt Hotels
Spring Yoga Getaway in Banff
Nantucket on Sale
Swiss Hotels and Resorts Savings
Washington, D.C. Spring Blossom Package
Visit www.visitpanamacitybeach.com or www.pcbeachspringbreak.com for more information.
Yes, Europe is an expensive choice (and a large geographic area to declare as one destination), but deals can be had, especially during the spring. Virgin Vacations offers packages at nearly half the cost of the same trip during the summer.
As every college student with thoughts of backpacking knows, hostels across the continent are an affordable accommodations option, but check out universities in the city or cities you plan on visiting to see if they rent out dorm rooms during breaks. The London School of Economics offers rooms in London’s West End that will help you pay for the high prices of everything else in the city.
Check out tourism board Web sites like www.visitbritain.us and www.visitdublin.com to find free attractions and discounts for tours and museums.
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Warm and weird. During spring break, the average high temperatures are in the mid to upper 70s. The locals are dedicated to the city’s slogan—“Keep Austin Weird”—with attractions like the Cathedral of Junk (junk turned art in a resident’s backyard) and the South Austin Museum of Popular Culture. Mix in numerous nightlife options, particularly along Sixth Street, and the opportunity to gorge on delectable barbecue at the likes of the Salt Lick and the “Live Music Capital of the World” has all the ingredients necessary for a memorable Spring Break.
Visit www.austintexas.org or read our recent Austin coverage for more information.
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